We asked you what you thought of James Morrison's permanent appointment at West Bromwich Albion and most of you seem pleased as punch.
Here is a selection of what you had to say:
Southern Baggie: Even if it doesn’t work out, he has earned the right to fail. He is ultimately the reason we are not in League One. Thank you, Mozza.
As the core of the team that he has built around won't change, this gives us a bit of hope that we can create a real togetherness around the squad. Every successful team in the league has that core identity, and Morrison can take us on.
Work to do, but settling the head coach early was a good move, giving us more time in a shorter window (World Cup).
Nathan: I think it was only right that James got given the managerial position on a permanent basis. Although I have some reservations as he is another rookie and it’s one thing to galvanise a team in a relegation battle to then lead the team for the full season. I hope it works out for him but we will have to recruit well in the summer.
Drew: Mozza was the only logical choice – if the last 10 games were any sort of ‘working interview’ he passed with flying colours!
He really 'gets' the club and the way he galvanised the players, other staff and fans in that short time has been unbelievable.
My only worry is him failing and being pushed out but:
a) I can't see him failing in the short term.
b) His old coaching job would hopefully be made available if a change were needed.
Steve: Well deserved, he’s displayed good man management skills alongside tactical nous and a pragmatic approach.
He'll know next season will be as challenging as the this season has.
Paul: Great player for Albion but had hoped for a more experienced appointment such as Slaven Bilic.
Andy: Excellent appointment, the man knows the club and players through and through. I’ve heard references to calls to Pulis, Hodgson and Clarke as past managers who have helped him. Don’t know how much of that is true, but it would be a strong indicator of what they think of him if true. Season ticket renewed and looking forward to better times post PSR nonsense.
Andy: Undoubtedly deserves it, and he fits the Albion recruitment model (below 40) but has the added benefit of knowing the club, players and is tactically astute. An obvious leader who got the players onside and firing on all cylinders. All with a very thin squad.
Rob: No disrespect to Morrison but Gill was the catalyst to Albion’s improvement, keeping him is equally important.
Graham: Absolutely delighted to see Mozza appointed as permanent manager. He was brave to call out players after Oxford loss but that showed he has a good relationship with them. Calm when the heat was on. Dealt superbly with points loss and being in relegation zone. Top half next season.
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